Nighttime Bridge Cleaning Lane Closures on I-76 and I-676, Philadelphia, April 19 - May 1
Summary
PennDOT announced nighttime bridge cleaning operations on I-76 and I-676 in Philadelphia from April 19 through May 1, 2026. Lane closures will be in place Sundays through Fridays from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM affecting eastbound I-76 between Black Road and Sweetbriar Drive, westbound I-76 between U.S. 1 and City Avenue, and I-676 between 12th and 18th Streets. Motorists are advised to expect backups and delays and to allow extra travel time through the work areas.
What changed
PennDOT issued a notice announcing scheduled nighttime bridge cleaning operations on I-76 and I-676 in Philadelphia from April 19 through May 1, 2026. Lane closures will be in effect Sundays through Fridays between 8:00 PM and 5:00 AM at three interstate locations. All activities are weather dependent.
This notice is informational only and does not impose compliance obligations on regulated entities. Motorists traveling through the affected areas on eastbound I-76, westbound I-76, and I-676 should plan for potential delays and consider using alternate routes during the specified hours. Transportation companies operating in the Philadelphia area may want to account for these lane restrictions when scheduling deliveries or routes.
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Bridge Cleaning Planned at Night Next Week on Interstates 76 and 676 in Philadelphia
April 17, 2026
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Motorists are advised of the following travel restrictions:
- Sunday, April 19, through Friday, May 1, from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, a lane closure will be in place Sundays through Fridays on eastbound I-76 between Black Road and Sweetbriar Drive in Philadelphia.
- Sunday, April 19, through Friday, May 1, from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, a lane closure will be in place weekdays on westbound I-76 between U.S. 1 (Roosevelt Expressway) and City Avenue in Philadelphia.
- Sunday, April 19, through Friday, May 1, from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, a lane closure will be in place Sundays through Fridays on I-676 (Vine Street Expressway) between 12 th Street and 18 th Street in Philadelphia. Drivers are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work areas because backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.
Motorists can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,200 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional X alerts.
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